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Matthiola incana Stock (1 Page of 5) The Matthiola incana plant species is found in S. Europe. Possibly native to S. England. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stock. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cheiranthus incanus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Matthiola incana Common Name: Stock Family: Cruciferae Author: (L.)R.Br. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Sea cliffs and as an escape from cultivation, avoiding acid soils[17].
General Uses: A dark blue or purple dye is obtained from the flowers[168].
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